LSU RN to BSN Spring 2016

babyrnhlw · Sep 21, 2015

Nope but I did the BSN program at OLOL and graduated in July. Just wanted to say LSU is definitely the way to go :) or Southeastern. Or Southern. Just not OLOL. They have a great name and great plans for the school, but they are still in the early stages of getting it all to work, that's why I say that... Goodluck on your endeavors!

budderflize · Sep 21, 2015

Congratulations on your graduation! I am at Charity now graduating with my ASN in December and hopefully starting LSU in January. Thanks for the input and best of luck in your Nursing career!!!

C12H22O11 · Jan 4, 2016

Did you end up deciding on LSU program? I heard they have an agreement with Charity students and they will accept them in their last semester of nursing school and starting the BSN program on next semester after graduating Charity..

I heard LSU program was a hybrid program and was really good as well as ULL who their RN to BSN program is completely online.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, how did you like Charity program? I am debating that or LSU traditional BSN

budderflize · Jan 4, 2016

Yes! I just graduated from Charity and rolled right into LSU's RN to BSN program. I hear that they just recently started allowing Charity students to begin the program while awaiting NCLEX testing. I have 90 days from the 1st day of school to test.

I loved Charity and am able to work as an RN with my Associates. Many of my friends are choosing ULL as it is 100% online. LSU is one Saturday a month and I am hoping to graduate December 2016.

Whatever route you choose you will be well educated and very grateful for your journey. It has been one of the most rewarding accomplishments to date and I am thrilled to start my career. I would say apply to both and choose from there. There are a lot of discussions on here about both programs. The more you talk to people about it, the more you will know which one to choose. Best of luck!!!

FrankieDax · Jan 26, 2016

I am currently at charity and thinking about LSU for my BSN. I saw that some of the prerequisites required for the bridge program were not perquisites at charity (chemistry and statistics). Did you have these prior to applying to did they accept you without them?

The way I am reading the website, it looks like I will have to take those classes prior to starting at LSU.

budderflize · Jan 26, 2016

Yes chemistry and stats are needed to start. I used Delgado's Chem101 (no lab) and Math203 (Intro Stats) which I took in the summer. You can apply with pending classes as long as they will be complete before you start. They have information sessions that you can register for online. They answer all of your questions and are very supportive. I think it is a great idea to go straight through after graduating Charity.

FrankieDax · Jan 27, 2016

Thanks for the info. I should be able to pull those off over the summer at Delgado.

I would be really interested in hearing what you think of the program as time progresses. Specifically how the difficulty level and workload are compared to Charity. I have a 4.0 at Charity but had to quit working in level 3 in order to maintain grades. I plan on working full time as soon as I get a job and would like to know that it's manageable (while still maintaining grades).

BeachsideRN, ASN · Jan 27, 2016

Check into ULL. Completely online. Courses run 7 weeks and you don't need Chem or stats to start, just to finish

BeachsideRN, ASN · Jan 27, 2016

Duplicate post by accident

budderflize · Jan 27, 2016

I will definitely update after my first semester. I have gotten off to a great start but haven't started my FT job yet. Three 12 hour shifts is considered FT so I don't see it being a problem as far as time. You sound motivated so I am sure you will achieve whatever degree you are planning. I would say that my pinning at Charity and passing the NCLEX were the highlights so far! Enjoy your time at Charity. The friendships we make are incredible and truly lifelong.

budderflize · Mar 21, 2016

Well I just wanted to update as I am in the home stretch of my first of three semesters (one is over the summer) at LSU's RN to BSN program. First off I need to say how much I enjoy the program! We are a small group and even though we only see each other for a few hours one Saturday a month, we are pretty close and help each other with reminders of assignments due and study tips. As far as the work load compared to Charity it is definitely not as difficult to maintain grades. I am doing very well and working FT nights. With that being said, it is a lot of work to keep up, just not as hard as preparing for the NCLEX and learning all it takes to enter the workforce as an RN. I feel like my associates was extremely intense as far as the clinical portion (safe to practice), whereas the bachelors goes into the professional aspect at a much higher level. This is my initial impression and it will probably change by next semester. Either way, everyday gets me closer to where I want to be.